VFS Exhibition - Q&A with Jungeun Lee

So Jungeun,
talk me through your collection. How do you create these amazing pieces?

Every piece is made
with synthetic fibre, from a plastic that can be melted by heat. I wrap the
fibres round a mannequin, or sometimes round myself, so it’s a moulding process
from fibre into garment. I was looking at the moulding process of plastic
products- they can be formed very freely – so I wanted to apply that process to
the creation of garments.

What was it that
attracted you to working in this way, rather than with conventional fabrics?

I’ve been trying to
find a new way of making garments, one that’s not conventional. I like to
experiment with materials, and through that I came across this way of working.

Do you see your
designs being worn from day to day?

I’m wearing a piece
now! I think they look quite hard and rigid, but they are really soft and
flexible.

What are you hoping to
achieve from showing at the VFS exhibition?

It’s a great way to
meet lots of people, and an amazing chance to promote my work. Everyone has
been so supportive and had a really positive reaction to the all the pieces.

And where do you see
yourself in the future?

Well I’d love to
continue my own label, and hopefully progress onto a catwalk show at London Fashion week!